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Why Is It Called Islington?

Islington is mentioned in an early Anglo-Saxon charter and was originally named Giseldone, then Gislandune. The name means ‘Gisla’s hill’ from an old Saxon personal name Gisla and dun meaning ‘hill’. What’s Islington known for? It’s home to London’s oldest brick terraces… But three unassuming Islington homes have the honour of being Grade I listed …

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